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August 15, 2025

Liverpool Confirm Signing of Italian Defender Giovanni Leoni

Liverpool Confirm Signing of Italian Defender Giovanni Leoni
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Liverpool have confirmed the transfer of Giovanni Leoni from Parma. 18-year-old Italian centre-back will join Liverpool ahead of the Premier League title defense. The deal is worth approximately £26 million plus add-ons (around €35 million), with Leoni set to join the first-team immediately and undergo a medical in the coming days.

Detail

Info

Club

Liverpool (Premier League)

Incoming Player

Giovanni Leoni

Age

18

Previous Club

Parma (Serie A)

Fee

Approx. £26 million + add-ons (~€35 million)

Role at Liverpool

Immediate first-team player

Reason for Transfer

Strengthen defensive depth ahead of season

Leoni bypasses the loan route and becomes part of the first-team setup right away—a sign of the club’s confidence in him. With departures like Jarell Quansah and uncertainty over Ibrahima Konaté’s contract future, a robust, long-term solution at the heart of defense was essential for Arne Slot’s squad.

Tipped as one of Serie A’s brightest young defenders, Leoni impressed in his 17 appearances last season—standing out with his physicality, tactical intelligence, and ability to handle top-level competition.

Liverpool's summer business is already impressive, but Leoni’s arrival solidifies a vision that will balance the need for immediate utility that Liverpool seeks, along with long-term ambition.


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